Macalevy fled and led deputies in a pursuit, which ended on Southeast 312th Avenue and Southeast Church Road near Highway 212, where he got out of his car and exchanged gunfire with deputies. Several sheriff's cars were hit by bullets. No deputies were injured.

Macalevy was found dead behind a barn in the area a short time later.

Highway 26 near the incident was closed for several hours and Sandy residents were alerted to stay inside their homes as the event unfolded. The "all clear"was sent out at about 7:30 a.m.

Jensen declined to name any of the officers involved in the shooting.

The Post will update this story online and in print as more information as more information becomes available.